Problem Solving

In the January issue of SAM, we introduced the season-long pilot program for our leadership development venture, the SAM Summit Series—where we create an ongoing mentor/mentee dialogue between industry heavy hitters and a group of up-and-coming leaders. Monthly conference calls each cover an important management topic, with a pair of advisers sharing their experiences with the group of 10 participants. For more information about the program click here.

In our second installment of the Summit Series, we covered problem solving (read our first installment here on management). Renowned leaders—and problem solvers—John Rice, general manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Blaise Carrig, Vail Resorts’ senior adviser, took the participants through a variety of scenarios they’ve encountered in their careers where problems were solved in creative and constructive ways.